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Dear Yvonne
Dear Yvonne
Dear Yvonne
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In 1950's Australia, homes for unwed mothers were often nothing more than sweatshops and baby farms. When 17-year-old Bette 'gets into trouble' and is rejected by the baby's father, she has few options. She is sent to Broadbent where life is almost unbearable and she is coerced into giving up her baby for adoption.

Through sheer determination and hard work, Bette fulfills her dream of becoming a nurse and a midwife, and later, marries. But the emotional scars remain and she never forgets the baby she lost. She finds solace writing letters to her lost daughter, even though they may never be read by her.

Meanwhile, Bette's baby, Izzy, is growing up with loving parents. But she is anything but happy. Is it possible an adopted child can sense when she doesn't belong?

Dear Yvonne examines the effects adoption can have on all parties involved – child, birth mother, adoptive parents and others. Karen Element writes with passion and insight, giving readers an intimate view into her characters' lives.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherKaren Element
Release dateJan 14, 2020
ISBN9780648267836
Dear Yvonne
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Karen Element

On any given day, Karen Element has a million story ideas rattling around her head. Turning her ideas into stories provides an outlet for her vivid imagination. When she is not writing, she loves travelling to far-off places, where she collects even more inspiration for her writing. Karen has published two novels. She lives in Brisbane, Australia with husband, Michael.

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